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Marungoor Murugan Temple

kanyakumari ,tamil nadu
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About Marungoor Murugan Temple

The Marungoor Murugan Temple, also known as the Subramania Swamy Temple, is a sacred hilltop shrine located near Kanyakumari in the ancient village of Marungoor, historically known as Idai-aatru-mangalam. With a history spanning over 2000 years, the temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, and it stands out for its serene atmosphere, traditional architecture, and spiritual energy. According to legend, a king had a divine dream in which Lord Murugan instructed him to restore the Panchagola hand (made of five metals) to the idol instead of replacing it. Following this vision, the sacred Panchagola hand was reattached. The main idol, Thiruvaasi, and Prabhai are all carved from a single stone, a rare and unique feature. It is also believed that Indra, the king of the gods, used to visit the temple during Artha Jaama Pujai at the nearby Suchindrum temple. A tunnel is said to connect Marungoor and Suchindrum temples, used during ancient wars. The temple also enshrines deities like Kulasekara Vinayakar, Sangili Bhoodhathaan, and Kasi Viswanathar. Major festivals celebrated include Soora Samharam (Iippasi month) and Thirukkalyanam (Chithirai month), drawing large crowds of devotees.  

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Morning

6 AM To 10  AM
Evening 5 PM To 7:30 PM


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Marungoor Murugan is believed to heal  career-related obstacles:

Marungoor Murugan Temple is believed to heal mental stress, health issues, childlessness, career obstacles, and protect devotees from negative energies. Many seek Lord Murugan’s blessings here for peace, success, and family harmony.

Miracles after visiting Marungoor Murugan Temple:

Many devotees believe that after visiting Marungoor Murugan Temple, they experienced relief from career struggles, mental stress, childlessness, and family issues. Miraculous blessings and a sense of peace are often attributed to Lord Murugan’s divine grace.

Offerings to Marungoor Murugan Temple:

Devotees offer vel kavadi, ghee lamps, coconuts, flowers, milk, and perform abhishekam and annadhanam at Marungoor Murugan Temple to seek blessings for courage, success, and peace.

Dress code to follow in Marungoor Murugan Temple:

For Women: Traditional attire like saree, salwar-kameez, or churidar with dupatta is preferred.

For Men: Clean dhoti (veshti) or cotton pants/trousers with a shirt are acceptable.

How to reach Marungoor Murugan Temple?

Marungoor Murugan Temple is located in kanyakumari_,tamil_nadu

Different transport modes from nearest cities:

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Travel Distance & Hours

Bus:
Nagercoil To Marungoor Murugan Temple

13.2 km
29 mins
Kanniyakumari To Marungoor Murugan Temple
14.3 km
25 mins

Train:
Not Avaliable

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CityDistance
Nāgercoil
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		7.3 km
Tirunelveli
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		64.6 km
Thiruvananthapuram
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		69.9 km
Kollam
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		127.9 km
Alleppey
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		195.3 km
Teni
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		205.0 km
Madurai
to Marungoor Murugan Temple distance		205.7 km
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  • Where is Marungoor Murugan Temple located?
    Marungoor Murugan Temple is located in kanyakumari_ tamil_nadu.
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